(Rochester) – State Senator Carla Nelson issued the following statement regarding the announcement of her candidacy for Minnesota’s 1st District congressional election.

“I will be running for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District because it’s time we elect someone we know can win in November and put this seat into Republican hands. I have spent my career as a principled conservative, supporting Minnesota farmers, veterans, schools and small businesses; and fighting against higher taxes and regulations. We need real leaders in Washington who do more than just talk and with my proven track record and experience I know I can get things done and finally bring back real results for Minnesota.”